News from May 2018
Truck driver alleges Cody Energy's negligence caused injuries
PRINCETON — A Virginia truck driver is suing freight liner driver and owner, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Mother, children allege negligent Rico Racing motorist caused crash
WHEELING — A Moundsville mother and children are suing a motorist and vehicle owner, alleging negligence and negligent entrustment caused a vehicle crash.
Prison inmate accuses correctional facility of assault
CHARLESTON — A prison inmate is suing a correctional facility and officers, alleging assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Motorist, passenger allege another driver's negligence caused crash
LOGAN — A motorist and her passenger are suing State Farm and a vehicle driver, alleging unfair trade practices.
John Adams teacher says he was fired after complaining about mold, filing for workers' comp
CHARLESTON – A former Kanawha County teacher says he was fired as part of an effort to hide the fact that a special needs classroom at John Adams Middle School was infested with mold.
WVU law school's employment rates higher than national average
MORGANTOWN—The employment rate for graduates of West Virginia University College of Law in 2017 is higher than the national average, according to recent statistics.
Wheeling Italian festival organizer alleges insurer owes nearly $60,000
WHEELING — An Italian festival organizer and an insurer are suing another insurance company, alleging breach of the insurance contract and common law bad faith.
Kanawha Co. couple claims Ford sold defective vehicle
CHARLESTON — Two Kanawha County customers are suing Ford and a Ford dealer, alleging deceptive business practices.
Medical products distributor alleges Boll Medical owes $130,000
CHARLESTON — A Minnesota medical products distributor is suing a Charleston medical retail store, alleging failure to pay more than $130,000 for ordered goods.
Estate administrator alleges Transamerica failed to pay death benefits
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County woman is suing a licensed insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Estate administrator accuses asbestos products manufacturers of negligence
CHARLESTON — An estate administrator is suing asbestos products manufacturers, alleging failure to warn and negligence in causing the death of a relative.
W.Va. American Water settlement awaits final OK from judge
CHARLESTON—The settlement of the class action lawsuit involving the 2014 water crisis is still awaiting final approval from a federal judge.
Attorney: Power generation remains mostly coal but natural gas developing
CHARLESTON— Although coal still makes up the vast majority of power generation in West Virginia, natural gas is beginning to develop in the area.
WVU professor: Coal's future stable but could change long-term
MORGANTOWN — There is a future for coal in West Virginia, but the question of how it will change remains to be determined, according to one expert.
Texas man claims Shell convenience store's negligence led to injuries
FAYETTEVILLE — A Texas man is suing a Fayetteville Shell convenience store operator, alleging negligence in failing in failing to take sufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Moundsville couple alleges beer truck driver hit their vehicle
MOUNDSVILLE — A Moundsville couple is suing a beverage truck owner and driver, alleging their negligence caused a vehicle crash that injured the husband.
M&T Bank alleges Mineral Co. borrower owes $45,000
KEYSER — A financial institution is suing a Mineral County borrower, alleging breach of a business access line on a credit note.
Couple claims Jackson County ATV sold defective tractor
RIPLEY — A Kanawha County couple is suing a tractor dealer, alleging breach of implied and express warranties in selling a defective vehicle.
Chemical products distributor alleges Klear LLC owes $14,000
WHEELING — A chemical products distributor is suing an Ohio County company, alleging failure to pay more than $14,000.
Patient accuses Air Evac EMS of unreasonable charges
NEW MARTINSVILLE — A Marshall County man has filed a class action lawsuit against medical transport provider, alleging breach of implied contract.